AUTB 130 Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair*
Orientation to mild steel, automotive sheet metals, basic oxyacetylene, MIG welding, plasma air arc cutting, equipment, tools, and safety.
AUTB 130Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair*
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I. General Information
Department
Trades and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Corequisite Narrative
AUTB 130L
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Orientation to mild steel, automotive sheet metals, basic oxyacetylene, MIG welding, plasma air arc cutting, equipment, tools, and safety.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Differentiate between weldable and non-weldable substrates used in vehicle construction
- Understand how to weld and cut high-strength steel and other steels (plasma, oxy fuel, MIG) and demonstrate an awareness of the heat affect zone
- Determine the correct GMAW (MIG) welder type, electrode/wire type, diameter, and gas to be used in a specific welding situation
- Identify adjustments to the GMAW (MIG) welder to "tune" for proper electrode stickout, voltage, polarity, flow rate, and wire-feed speed required for the substrate being welded
- Identify storage, handling, and installation of high-pressure gas cylinders
- Identify and implement proper use of PPE while performing welding operations
- Determine work clamp (ground) location
- Identify the proper angle of the gun to the joint and direction of gun travel for the type of weld being made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Learn measures to protect adjacent panels, glass, vehicle interior, etc from welding and cutting operations
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Identify, understand, demonstrate, & apply knowledge and skill in:
Personnel safety precautions, clothing and protective equipment.
Work area safety precautions
Properties of sheet metal and the affects of improper cutting, heating, and welding.
Purpose, construction, and operation of gas welding equipment for brazing, cutting, and heating.
Purpose, construction, setup, and evaluation of performance of a GMAW/MIG welder.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Complete GMAW welding task check list
Overhead, vertical, and horizontal
Assemble and weld parts tray project
Required Exams
I_CAR welding test
Written and lab final test
Required Text
Collision Repair and Refinishing by Thomas and Jund I-CAR power points
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Complete GMAW welding task check list
Overhead, vertical, and horizontal
Assemble and weld parts tray project
I_CAR welding test
Written and lab final test